Operating Manual 6175.4760.02 – 01 3.143
M3SR Series 4100 Switching the Automatic Gain Control On or Off
3.7.2.8 Switching the Automatic Gain Control On or Off
Softkey Softkey Type Description
Toggle 1. Press softkey 'RF/IF Gain' to toggle AGC 
on/off.
Possible values: 
•AGC
• MGC (= AGC Off)
Default value:
AGC
AGC and MGC setting is dependent on the se-
lected modulation mode. It is available for all 
modulation modes, except F3E and F1D.
AGC ensures an almost constant peak audio 
level even if the reception level varies. Be-
cause of that, it is recommended to use AGC 
for all practical applications of the radio. Use 
together with AGC threshold to set the maxi-
mum RF gain, if needed for more quiet voice 
communication. 
In practical applications it is recommended to 
use AGC together with AGC threshold instead 
of MGC. If switched to MGC, the softkey 'MGC 
Intercept' is used to adjust the RF and IF gain 
of the receiver.